The U.S. maternal mortality rate has doubled over the past two decades and the United States continues to have the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income countries. For Black women, the disparities are even more alarming. The “Why” behind this goes deeper than mortality headlines.
In this episode of DocTalk, Dr. Bilikis Oladimeji, SVP of Clinical Programs and Physician-Informaticist, joins us to examine the systems shaping maternal outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy.
Guest:
Dr. Bilikis Oladimeji, SVP Clinical Programs, Progyny
Hosts:
Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical Officer, Progyny
Lissa Kline, LCSW, SVP, Provider and Member Services, Progyny
This show does not constitute medical advice.
The DocTalk series, where we discuss current events on the full spectrum of women’s health and family building and what they might mean for you. From news, research studies, pop culture, and everything in-between, we’re going to break it all down and sift through the noise with the help of our expert Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Janet Choi and host, Lissa Kline, LCSW.